Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our Wizards vs. Pacers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The Wizards have a road matchup with Indiana at 2-12.
  • Defensively, Washington are giving up 123.5 points per game.
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers head into the game at 6-10.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.

Wizards vs Pacers Prediction

Today at 5:00 ET, the Indiana Pacers (6-10) will host the Washington Wizards (2-12) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers are currently favored by 11.5 points and have lost three straight games. The Wizards, on the other hand, have lost 10 straight and are 5th in the Southeast Division.

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on MNMT. The over/under line for the game is 242.5 points.

Wizards vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Betting Odds IND -11.5, WAS +487 | IND -683 O/U 242.5

Wizards Preview: Do the Wizards Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Washington fell to 2-12 on the season after a 108-96 loss to the Celtics on Friday. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Wizards managed to cover the spread. The total score of 204 points was well under the 238.5-point line.

Washington went on a 10-0 run early, but Boston responded, and the Wizards couldn’t keep up in the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 33-24.

In their 96-point effort against the Celtics, the Wizards shot 43.3% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 25% clip. Jordan Poole led the way with 23 points, adding 8 assists and connecting on 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.

Kyle Kuzma contributed 21 points, shooting 52.6%, while Malcolm Brogdon added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 53.8% of his shots. Poole scored 13 of his 23 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Wizards put together a solid effort, holding the Celtics to 108 points on 42% shooting. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, limiting Boston to just 11 threes on 23% shooting. Washington's best defensive quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed only 20 points.

Washington gave up 32 free throw attempts, with the Celtics converting 25. The Wizards grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards. They also contributed 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Pacers Preview: Can the Pacers Pull Off a Home Win?

The Wizards fell to 2-12 on the season after a 108-96 loss to the Celtics on Friday. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs at home, Washington kept the game closer than expected. The total score of 204 points fell well short of the 238.5-point over/under line.

Washington went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 11-10 to 20-11. They led 51-49 at halftime but were outscored 26-21 in the 3rd quarter and 33-24 in the 4th as Boston pulled away late.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 8 rebounds in their 129-117 loss to the Bucks, shooting 56.2% from the field. Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points, with 12 of those coming in the 4th quarter, despite shooting just 33.3% overall.

Tyrese Haliburton contributed 18 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. The Pacers struggled from deep, making only 11 threes on 32.4% shooting, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 47.3%.

Defensively, the Pacers had a solid 2nd quarter, giving up just 24 points, but they struggled in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, allowing 34, 35, and 36 points, respectively, in a 129-117 loss to the Bucks. Indiana allowed Milwaukee to shoot 53% from the field.

The Pacers also had trouble defending the three-point line, where the Bucks hit 17 threes at a 47% clip. Indiana sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16. The Pacers finished with 32 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, while also recording 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Wizards vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 126. Washington posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
  • Through their last three home contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 129. Indiana posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
  • As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
  • As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.

Wizards vs Pacers Prediction

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